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George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, 19th Baron de Ros, KG, PC, FRS (30 January 1628 – 16 April 1687) was an English statesman and poet who exerted considerable political power during the reign of Charles II of England.
George Villiers, 2nd duke of Buckingham was an English politician, a leading member of King Charles II’s inner circle of ministers known as the Cabal. Although he was brilliant and colourful, Buckingham’s pleasure-seeking, capricious personality prevented him from exercising a decisive influence in.
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Beautiful, charismatic and cunning, George Villiers caught the eye of one king, was the favourite of another, and soared to heights of power and wealth in 17th-century England – only to come to a violent end.
Learn about the life and career of George Villiers, a courtier and politician who rose to power under Charles II and built Cliveden estate. Explore his portrait, his role in the Cabal Ministry, and his involvement in the secret treaty of Dover.
Nov 1, 2009 · Buckingham, George Villiers, Duke of, 1628-1687 Publisher London, J. Murray Collection cornell; americana Contributor Cornell University Library Language English Item Size 447552089
It appears in the background of Zoffany's picture 'George, Prince of Wales, and Frederick, later Duke of York, at Buckingham House' (RCIN 404709). The group was engraved by McArdell in 1752 and many copies of the painting exist, including one by William Hanneman in the Royal Collection.
Jan 29, 2024 · George Villiers, now the Duke of Buckingham had achieved an almost implausible ascent in authority and status over a short period of time. He now was the only English duke who was not a member of the royal family.
